Sam Amico
Sam Amico has covered the NBA for 20 years, previously for SI.com, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Amico Hoops and the Boston Herald.
Three NBA Teams That Still Need to Waive Players
With the NBA offseason now past the midway point, most teams have trimmed their rosters to 15 standard contracts.
But three teams haven’t yet —...
NBA Notes: Neemias Queta, Celtics, Restricted Free Agents, Offseason
Celtics big man Neemias Queta revealed he underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee shortly after Boston’s NBA season ended in May.
Speaking to Bobby...
Marks: NBA Middle Class Thriving Despite CBA Criticism
Despite growing frustration among fans and some league executives, ESPN’s Bobby Marks isn’t ready to declare that the new NBA collective bargaining agreement has...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Immanuel Quickley, Jordan Clarkson, Knicks, Sixers, Tyrese Maxey
A five-year deal completed nearly a year ago is still shaping the way NBA teams and agents are approaching restricted free agency.
According to ESPN...
NBC Finalizes NBA Broadcast Team With Sideline Reporter Additions
NBC has completed its broadcast roster ahead of its return to NBA coverage.
The network announced Monday that Jordan Cornette, Ashley ShahAhmadi and Zora Stephenson...
Brian Windhorst Hopes to Stay at ESPN, Wants Amazon and NBC to Hire Reporters
Brian Windhorst may not know where he’s headed next, but he knows what he wants to see happen in NBA media.
In an appearance on...
De’Aaron Fox, Spurs Agree to Four-Year Max Extension Worth Over $220 Million
The San Antonio Spurs have locked up De'Aaron Fox for the long haul, as relayed by NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN.
Fox and San...
Remembering Bingo Smith: The Cavs Legend Who Made a Kid Believe
We originally published this story on Oct. 26, 2023, following the passing of Cavaliers legend Bingo Smith. As part of our ongoing look back...
Cavs’ Darius Garland on Return From Toe Surgery: ‘I’m Ramping Up Every Week’
Darius Garland looked like a shell of himself at the worst possible time. That's because a major injury to his biggest toe kept him...
Kevin Love Eyeing Another Move After Trade to Jazz
It didn’t take long.
Less than a month after being traded from the Heat to the Jazz, former Cavaliers big man Kevin Love may already...
Michael Jordan on Magic Johnson and Larry Bird: ‘We’re All on Parallel Ground’
Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird defined basketball greatness. You can’t have a serious conversation about NBA history without those three names coming...
Five Underrated NBA Offseason Moves That Could Matter
The summer headlines belonged to Kevin Durant’s arrival in Houston and the first seven-team trade in NBA history. But not every move that matters...
Knicks Make Mikal Bridges Extension Official: ‘A Vital Part of Our Team’s Success’
It’s official. Mikal Bridges is staying in New York.
The Knicks announced the four-year, $150 million extension on Saturday, locking in one of their core...
Lakers, Luka Doncic Announce Contract Extension: ‘Excited to Keep Working, Bring Championships to LA’
As expected, the Los Angeles Lakers and Luka Doncic are keeping their NBA partnership going.
Doncic has agreed to a three-year maximum-salary contract extension that...
